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Marcel Wubbolts

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Valorisation Director at Big Chemistry
📍 Oegstgeest, South Holland, Netherlands

Marcel Wubbolts is the Chief Technology Officer at Vivici, leveraging over 25 years of experience in biotechnology. With a Ph. D. from the University of Groningen, he has held executive roles at Corbion and DSM, focusing on R&D, innovation, and sustainability. He is a passionate leader focused on developing sustainable, animal-free dairy proteins through precision fermentation.

He is driven by a passion for solving global challenges in nutrition and resource scarcity by taking inspiration from nature. After decades in large corporations, he sought out the dynamic and fast-paced environment of a startup to make a more immediate impact, finding great satisfaction in creating tangible products that reach the market.

An early career eye-opener at DSM, where he saw the waste generated per kilo of medicine, solidified his commitment to green chemistry as the way forward.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Valorisation Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Oegstgeest, South Holland, Netherlands
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Precision Fermentation
As CTO of Vivici, his primary focus is on making precision fermentation a commercial reality to create sustainable, animal-free dairy proteins.
Sustainable Solutions
A core theme throughout his career, including his role as Chief Science & Sustainability Officer at Corbion. He is passionate about developing sustainable alternatives.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Valorisation Director
Big Chemistry
6-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Vivici
11-2016 - 6-2023
Chief Science & Sustainability Officer
Corbion
10-2011 - 10-2016
Chief Technology Officer, Royal DSM
DSM
10-2010 - 11-2011
VP Research & Technology
DSM
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Education
1988 - 1992
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Groningen
Mobilizing People (MP 2022)
IMD
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